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An autumn destination
Instead of hibernating like a chipmunk, stay active like a red squirrel. Ritual autumn walks help make it a time of beginnings, not just endings.
fall • autumn • new years • rosh hashanah • hibernation
Instead of hibernating like a chipmunk, stay active like a red squirrel. Ritual autumn walks help make it a time of beginnings, not just endings.
fall • autumn • new years • rosh hashanah • hibernation
Bear Rehabilitation Centers
While bear attacks on humans draw much more media interest, the damage done to bears by humans is being recognized and bear rehabilitation is becoming more common.
bear hunts • bear attacks • wildlife rehabilitation centers • russia • nuisance animals
While bear attacks on humans draw much more media interest, the damage done to bears by humans is being recognized and bear rehabilitation is becoming more common.
bear hunts • bear attacks • wildlife rehabilitation centers • russia • nuisance animals
Cryogenic Bugsicles
Some insects spend the winter in a stage of frozen animation. To survive, they developed methods to prevent frost injury.
insect cryogenesis • insect hibernation • goldenrod gall fly • suspended animation • natural antifreeze
Some insects spend the winter in a stage of frozen animation. To survive, they developed methods to prevent frost injury.
insect cryogenesis • insect hibernation • goldenrod gall fly • suspended animation • natural antifreeze
First Grade Bear Writing Project Lesson Plans
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
Happy Marmota Monax Day
Celebration of the world's greatest weather predicting rodent - the groundhog
groundhog • rodent • woodchuck • hedgehog • weather-predicting
Celebration of the world's greatest weather predicting rodent - the groundhog
groundhog • rodent • woodchuck • hedgehog • weather-predicting
We hardly knew you, Lt. Jackson
Never give up, no matter what the odds. That even when you don’t look like the others, it doesn’t matter because you can handle your own. That a deformity is in the eye of the beholder, and it never held you back – you taught us how to take a supposed obstacle and turn it into an advantage.
bearded dragon • lizard • hibernation • brumation
Never give up, no matter what the odds. That even when you don’t look like the others, it doesn’t matter because you can handle your own. That a deformity is in the eye of the beholder, and it never held you back – you taught us how to take a supposed obstacle and turn it into an advantage.
bearded dragon • lizard • hibernation • brumation
Brown Bears in ANWR
The magnificent and solitary brown bear of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is well suited to life in the far north.
anwr animals • brown bears in anwr • arctic bears • grizzly bears in alaska • arctic national wildlife refuge
The magnificent and solitary brown bear of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is well suited to life in the far north.
anwr animals • brown bears in anwr • arctic bears • grizzly bears in alaska • arctic national wildlife refuge
Preschool Winter Animal Science Unit
Preschoolers can learn about birds, animal tracks, and hibernation through hands-on activities at a science center about winter.
preschool winter • winter animal • animal science • unit • hands on
Preschoolers can learn about birds, animal tracks, and hibernation through hands-on activities at a science center about winter.
preschool winter • winter animal • animal science • unit • hands on
Where Do Turtles Go in Winter?
In the northeastern U.S., both water-dwelling and terrestrial turtles must take measures to protect their temperature-sensitive systems from the winter cold.
where do turtles go in winter • turtles hibernate in mud • reptiles that hibernate • how reptiles survive the cold • turtles of the united states and canada
In the northeastern U.S., both water-dwelling and terrestrial turtles must take measures to protect their temperature-sensitive systems from the winter cold.
where do turtles go in winter • turtles hibernate in mud • reptiles that hibernate • how reptiles survive the cold • turtles of the united states and canada
Groundhog Day
On February 2, will Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, emerge from his den, sparing the country another 6 weeks of winter?
groundhog day history origin • animal predict weather • punxsutawney phil celebration • celtic imbolc tradition • roman hedgehog day
On February 2, will Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, emerge from his den, sparing the country another 6 weeks of winter?
groundhog day history origin • animal predict weather • punxsutawney phil celebration • celtic imbolc tradition • roman hedgehog day
Hibernating snails
Since snails mostly live for at least a few years, they have to cope with winter conditions. Shell-carrying snails, such as Helix pomatia, usually hibernate buried in the ground, closing their shell with a solid lid made of chalk.
winter hibernation • shell • lid • chalk • food
Since snails mostly live for at least a few years, they have to cope with winter conditions. Shell-carrying snails, such as Helix pomatia, usually hibernate buried in the ground, closing their shell with a solid lid made of chalk.
winter hibernation • shell • lid • chalk • food
Hoary Marmots
Marmots are sometimes referred to as 'tundra bears' because of their cuddly appearance or 'whistlers' because of their alarm call, and are a social species.
marmot • large rodents • whistlers • burrows • woodchuck
Marmots are sometimes referred to as 'tundra bears' because of their cuddly appearance or 'whistlers' because of their alarm call, and are a social species.
marmot • large rodents • whistlers • burrows • woodchuck
On the Alpine Tundra
What can you possibly see on a land as barren as the alpine tundra? Sometimes it's like magic.
alpine tundra;rock mountain national park;tree lin
What can you possibly see on a land as barren as the alpine tundra? Sometimes it's like magic.
alpine tundra;rock mountain national park;tree lin
Pond Maintenance in the Spring
Having a pond is like owning a big outdoor aquarium. In addition to ongoing maintenance, there are special preparations you have to do in the spring and fall.
spring pond maintenance • outdoor pond spring cleaning • pond preparation spring • cleaning pond filters • koi goldfish hibernation
Having a pond is like owning a big outdoor aquarium. In addition to ongoing maintenance, there are special preparations you have to do in the spring and fall.
spring pond maintenance • outdoor pond spring cleaning • pond preparation spring • cleaning pond filters • koi goldfish hibernation
Snow Echidnas Show Endothermy
Australia's unique monotreme, the short-beaked echidna, is helping zoologists rethink the evolution of endothermy (producing heat to maintain their body temperature).
endothermy in monotremes • evolution of endothermy • endothermy in echidnas • theory of endothermy • gordon grigg’s theory of endothermy
Australia's unique monotreme, the short-beaked echidna, is helping zoologists rethink the evolution of endothermy (producing heat to maintain their body temperature).
endothermy in monotremes • evolution of endothermy • endothermy in echidnas • theory of endothermy • gordon grigg’s theory of endothermy
Weather Predictions by Animals
Humans have used animal behavior to predict weather and storms for centuries. Today some still rely on Groundhog Day predictions for prolonged winter or early spring.
punxsutawney phil • groundhog day predictions • animal behavior storms • candlemas day • wiarton willie canada
Humans have used animal behavior to predict weather and storms for centuries. Today some still rely on Groundhog Day predictions for prolonged winter or early spring.
punxsutawney phil • groundhog day predictions • animal behavior storms • candlemas day • wiarton willie canada
Welcome to the Ice Palace!
Think all's quite on the white western front? Think again. There's more going on under that blanket of snow than snoozing.
water • ice • snow • crystals • temperature
Think all's quite on the white western front? Think again. There's more going on under that blanket of snow than snoozing.
water • ice • snow • crystals • temperature
Where do Animals go in Winter?
Humans cope easily with the coming of winter. We don heavy coats, boots, scarves, hats and mittens. But how do animals, birds and insects cope with frigid temperatures and deep snow?
science for kids • suite101 • mary alward • mary m alward • winter
Humans cope easily with the coming of winter. We don heavy coats, boots, scarves, hats and mittens. But how do animals, birds and insects cope with frigid temperatures and deep snow?
science for kids • suite101 • mary alward • mary m alward • winter
Picture Books About Groundhog Day
It's getting close to spring. Will the groundhog see his shadow? Use these picture books to get your preschool or kindergarten class into Groundhog Day activities.
preschool activities groundhog day • preschool ground hog day • kindergarten activities groundhog day • preschool books groundhog day • kindergarten books groundhog day
It's getting close to spring. Will the groundhog see his shadow? Use these picture books to get your preschool or kindergarten class into Groundhog Day activities.
preschool activities groundhog day • preschool ground hog day • kindergarten activities groundhog day • preschool books groundhog day • kindergarten books groundhog day
Fall Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
Simple crafts made by preschoolers and toddlers using toilet paper rolls can help with school preparation and also decorate the table for a festive fall dinner.
autumn toilet paper roll craft • toilet paper roll craft preschoolers toddlers • craft projects preschoolers toddlers • easy fall crafts • easy autumn crafts
Simple crafts made by preschoolers and toddlers using toilet paper rolls can help with school preparation and also decorate the table for a festive fall dinner.
autumn toilet paper roll craft • toilet paper roll craft preschoolers toddlers • craft projects preschoolers toddlers • easy fall crafts • easy autumn crafts
Gardening for "Flying Flowers"
If you want to attract butterflies -- or "flying flowers" -- to your garden, you'll want to read this article! You will learn about the four life stages of butterflies and how you as a gardener can create a habitat that butterflies can't resist.
butterflies • butterfly gardens • host plants • lepidoptera • flying flowers
If you want to attract butterflies -- or "flying flowers" -- to your garden, you'll want to read this article! You will learn about the four life stages of butterflies and how you as a gardener can create a habitat that butterflies can't resist.
butterflies • butterfly gardens • host plants • lepidoptera • flying flowers
Preschool and Kindergarten Books for Winter
Seasonal lesson plans are a great way to learn about nature with preschool children. Picture books help children celebrate and explore the changes in the seasons.
winter picture books • preschool story books • preschool books stories winter • preschool winter lesson plans • preschool winter stories
Seasonal lesson plans are a great way to learn about nature with preschool children. Picture books help children celebrate and explore the changes in the seasons.
winter picture books • preschool story books • preschool books stories winter • preschool winter lesson plans • preschool winter stories
Snaily Methuselahs
The life span of different snail species can vary considerably. While some slugs live for a season only, some shelled snails might reach an age of several decades!
life span • life expectancy • shelled snails • slugs • common escargot
The life span of different snail species can vary considerably. While some slugs live for a season only, some shelled snails might reach an age of several decades!
life span • life expectancy • shelled snails • slugs • common escargot
Groundhog Facts - Marmota Marmax
The groundhog is the only animal with its own national holiday.
groundhog facts • groundhog day • woodchuck facts • marmots • whistle pigs
The groundhog is the only animal with its own national holiday.
groundhog facts • groundhog day • woodchuck facts • marmots • whistle pigs
Mating Chinese Water Dragons
Chinese Water dragons can be successfully mated with the proper conditions. If mating their lizards, owners must first wait until the dragons have reached maturity.
mating chinese water dragons • water dragon gender identification • breeding lizards • hibernating water dragons • incubating lizard eggs
Chinese Water dragons can be successfully mated with the proper conditions. If mating their lizards, owners must first wait until the dragons have reached maturity.
mating chinese water dragons • water dragon gender identification • breeding lizards • hibernating water dragons • incubating lizard eggs
Winterize your Pond
Easy-to-follow pointers for a stress-free transition into winter.
winterize your pond • pond tips.stress free pond • pond plants • pond fish • water garden
Easy-to-follow pointers for a stress-free transition into winter.
winterize your pond • pond tips.stress free pond • pond plants • pond fish • water garden
Leave Some Fall Garden Litter for Butterflies!
Where do some of your familiar garden butterflies go at summer's end? Not all escape to warmer climes as the Monarchs do. To learn a bit about some butterflies that have secret "hidey" places right in your own back yard, this article will give you some answers.
butterflies • garden butterflies • diapause • migrate • butterflies
Where do some of your familiar garden butterflies go at summer's end? Not all escape to warmer climes as the Monarchs do. To learn a bit about some butterflies that have secret "hidey" places right in your own back yard, this article will give you some answers.
butterflies • garden butterflies • diapause • migrate • butterflies
BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
Squirrel Facts
Like them or loathe them, squirrels are here to stay. Ancient squirrel fossils have been aged as far back as twenty-four million years.
squirrel facts • facts about squirrels • rodents • tree squirrels • ground squirrels
Like them or loathe them, squirrels are here to stay. Ancient squirrel fossils have been aged as far back as twenty-four million years.
squirrel facts • facts about squirrels • rodents • tree squirrels • ground squirrels
Preschool Winter Dramatic Play
Teachers can provide a hands-on unit about winter for preschoolers by adding dramatic play items and books to the classroom.
preschool winter • dramatic play • ideas classroom • home living center • dress up box
Teachers can provide a hands-on unit about winter for preschoolers by adding dramatic play items and books to the classroom.
preschool winter • dramatic play • ideas classroom • home living center • dress up box
The Warmth of Fall
Great activities to keep you busy during the cool months of autumn. Ideas to keep you outdoors and enjoying all that fall has to offer.
fall • autumn • activities • crafts • leaves
Great activities to keep you busy during the cool months of autumn. Ideas to keep you outdoors and enjoying all that fall has to offer.
fall • autumn • activities • crafts • leaves
Wood Frog
This is the only 'masked' frog in Rhode Island. The color of the spine of the adult wood frogs is dark brown. Generally the females have a much lighter body color. The belly or stomach of the wood frog is ivory in color and of white colored throat and chest may have dark mottling.
frog • masked • freeze • nort america
This is the only 'masked' frog in Rhode Island. The color of the spine of the adult wood frogs is dark brown. Generally the females have a much lighter body color. The belly or stomach of the wood frog is ivory in color and of white colored throat and chest may have dark mottling.
frog • masked • freeze • nort america
Wildlife and Gardens - Part 2
Gardening in Shade - Wildlife and Gardens - Part 2 - Little Critters and Butterflies
soil organisms • soil microorganisms • earthworms • insects • butterflies
Gardening in Shade - Wildlife and Gardens - Part 2 - Little Critters and Butterflies
soil organisms • soil microorganisms • earthworms • insects • butterflies
Bat DieOff And Bee Colony Collapse
Agricultural concerns over losses of pollinating bees and insect eating bats. Reasons for both disease outbreaks sought. How does pesticide use figure into the equation?
bat dieoff • bee colony collapse disorder • white nose syndrome • organic beekeeking • pesticide use
Agricultural concerns over losses of pollinating bees and insect eating bats. Reasons for both disease outbreaks sought. How does pesticide use figure into the equation?
bat dieoff • bee colony collapse disorder • white nose syndrome • organic beekeeking • pesticide use
French Dormice
Dormice are attractive small rodents that seem to sleep a lot.
french dormice • three species of dormouse that can be seen in fran • the edible dormouse • the common dormouse • the garden dormouse
Dormice are attractive small rodents that seem to sleep a lot.
french dormice • three species of dormouse that can be seen in fran • the edible dormouse • the common dormouse • the garden dormouse
Garden Snakes: How to Attract Garter and Grass Snakes to Your Yard
Some gardens are fortunate enough to have snakes. Tips for keeping one of your most interesting reptilian neighbors around.
garden snakes • garter snakes • grass snakes • what do garter snakes eat • attracting garter snakes
Some gardens are fortunate enough to have snakes. Tips for keeping one of your most interesting reptilian neighbors around.
garden snakes • garter snakes • grass snakes • what do garter snakes eat • attracting garter snakes
Organic Garden Seeds of Autumn
Organic gardening opens the door for seeds to germinate wherever they fall. No herbicides will interfere. Nature provides rich rewards for the receptive garden.
organic • garden • seeds • autumn • fall
Organic gardening opens the door for seeds to germinate wherever they fall. No herbicides will interfere. Nature provides rich rewards for the receptive garden.
organic • garden • seeds • autumn • fall
Polar Bear Reproduction
Biologists are studying the reproductive cycle of polar bears around the world. Their findings will be important when making management decisions for Arctic resources.
polar bears • polar bear reproduction • polar bear cubs • life cycle of polar bears • reproductive cycle of polar bears
Biologists are studying the reproductive cycle of polar bears around the world. Their findings will be important when making management decisions for Arctic resources.
polar bears • polar bear reproduction • polar bear cubs • life cycle of polar bears • reproductive cycle of polar bears
SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder
When daylight hours decrease in fall and winter the change can affect a person's mental health. Sometimes called winter blues, the condition can be mild to severe.
seasonal • affective • disorder • sad • light
When daylight hours decrease in fall and winter the change can affect a person's mental health. Sometimes called winter blues, the condition can be mild to severe.
seasonal • affective • disorder • sad • light
Teaching Toddlers the Four Seasons
There are many ways for parents, teachers or care givers to teach toddlers more about the changing world around them as spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons pass.
four seasons • teaching toddlers • learning about spring • summer seasons • fall holidays
There are many ways for parents, teachers or care givers to teach toddlers more about the changing world around them as spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons pass.
four seasons • teaching toddlers • learning about spring • summer seasons • fall holidays
The Fish, Part III: The Osteichthyans
The bony fish far out number the cartilaginous fish, learn more about this varied group of fish.
chondrichtyan • osteichthyan • rhipidistian • coelacanth • lungfish
The bony fish far out number the cartilaginous fish, learn more about this varied group of fish.
chondrichtyan • osteichthyan • rhipidistian • coelacanth • lungfish
The Red Squirrel
The introduction of the Grey Squirrel into Europe has pushed the Red Squirrel south towards warmer regions.
red squirrel • grey squirrel • sciurus vulgaris • france • britain
The introduction of the Grey Squirrel into Europe has pushed the Red Squirrel south towards warmer regions.
red squirrel • grey squirrel • sciurus vulgaris • france • britain
Winter Lawn Watering and Nutrition
Water and nutrition are important for a good looking lawn now and next Spring.
water • lawn • spring • winter • fall
Water and nutrition are important for a good looking lawn now and next Spring.
water • lawn • spring • winter • fall
A Guide To Doctor Who Monsters
In the Doctor's 45 years of tardis time-travel he has encountered many foes, find out who they are in this guide to the deadliest monsters.
dr. who monsters • timelord enemies • alien mission • 45 years tardis time travel • tvs deadliest monsters
In the Doctor's 45 years of tardis time-travel he has encountered many foes, find out who they are in this guide to the deadliest monsters.
dr. who monsters • timelord enemies • alien mission • 45 years tardis time travel • tvs deadliest monsters
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Culzean Castle and Country Park- The jewel in Ayrshire's crown
culzean scotland eisenhower hotel castle
Culzean Castle and Country Park- The jewel in Ayrshire's crown
culzean scotland eisenhower hotel castle
Dining in Toronto at the Winterlicious Festival
Dine at Toronto's finest restaurants while paying a fraction of the cost during Winterlicious at The WinterCity Festival. Running from January 30 until February 12, 2009.
toronto winterlicious dining • the wintercity festival • finest restaurants • three course prix fixe meal • call ahead for reservations
Dine at Toronto's finest restaurants while paying a fraction of the cost during Winterlicious at The WinterCity Festival. Running from January 30 until February 12, 2009.
toronto winterlicious dining • the wintercity festival • finest restaurants • three course prix fixe meal • call ahead for reservations
Fall Whistler Day Trips
Autumn is perhaps the loveliest season in Whistler, BC. Mostly dry weather pairs with smaller crowds and cheap travel deals to show off the resort at its best.
visit whistler • whistler day trips • fall day trips • whistler hiking trails • horseback riding whistler
Autumn is perhaps the loveliest season in Whistler, BC. Mostly dry weather pairs with smaller crowds and cheap travel deals to show off the resort at its best.
visit whistler • whistler day trips • fall day trips • whistler hiking trails • horseback riding whistler
Helping Koi Grow Bigger
By understanding the seasonal cycle in your pond along with proper care, you can maximize the growth potential of your Koi.
helping koi grow bigger • how to promote healthy growth popular pond fish • understanding seasonal cycle pond • proper care maximize growth potential koi • poor pond water quality koi lose appetite
By understanding the seasonal cycle in your pond along with proper care, you can maximize the growth potential of your Koi.
helping koi grow bigger • how to promote healthy growth popular pond fish • understanding seasonal cycle pond • proper care maximize growth potential koi • poor pond water quality koi lose appetite
How to Lighten the Winter Blues
A change in seasons from summer to fall can also bring changes in mood and energy levels along with it. Many people experience these "winter blues."
winter blues • sad • seasonal affective disorder • carb cravings • food cravings
A change in seasons from summer to fall can also bring changes in mood and energy levels along with it. Many people experience these "winter blues."
winter blues • sad • seasonal affective disorder • carb cravings • food cravings
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